Enrolment Process
Step 1: Enrolment Application
Complete the online enrolment application by clicking here >>
Step 2: Enrolment Interview
In Zone applicants for 2026 enrolment must attend an enrolment interview between 2pm and 6pm at one of the below sessions:
Thursday 31 July
Wednesday 27 August
Thursday 11 September
Appointments will be approximately 20 minutes long.
Out of Zone Year 9 applicants who are successful in the ballot will be sent a link to book their enrolment appointment when their place is confirmed.
If you have any queries, please contact enrol@hhs.school.nz
Please note: In Zone applications for 2026 should be lodged with us by the end of August 2025.
Henderson High School participates in the Ministry of Education donations scheme and does not request student donations.
Out of Zone Enrolment Information
There are 25 places for Out of Zone students enrolling in Year 9 for 2026.
Out of Zone applications for 2026 will be processed according to the Ministry of Education Guidelines, Out-of-Zone applicants are accepted in this order:
First priority must be given to any applicant who is accepted for enrolment in a special programme run by the school. (Note that Henderson High School does not have a special programme).
- Second priority must be given to any applicant who is the sibling of a current student of the school.
- Third priority must be given to any student who is the sibling of a former student of the school.
- Fourth priority must be given to any applicant who is a child of a former student of the school.
- Fifth priority must be given to any applicant who is either a child of an employee of the board of the school or a child of a member of the board of the school.
- Sixth priority must be given to all other applicants.
Key Dates for 2026 Enrolment
| 17 July | Open Day 3pm - 6.30pm |
| 29 & 30 July | Te Hiringa Academic Enrichment Programme Experience & Testing |
| 31 July | In Zone Enrolment Interviews |
| 1 August | Scholarship Applications Close |
| 7 August | Sports Showcase |
| 8 August | Toro Mai Ki Panuku - Ignite the passion for Kapa Haka |
| 27 August | Out of Zone Applications Close* (including siblings) |
| 27 August | In Zone Enrolment Interviews |
| 3 September | Out of Zone Ballot Drawn |
| 4 September | Out of Zone Applicants advised of Ballot result |
| 11 September | In Zone Enrolment Interviews |
| 5 November | Te Hiringa Academic Enrichment Programme Experience & Testing |
Zone Boundaries
Please click here >> to view our zone map or click here >> for an A-Z list of street names in our zone.
Full information about our school zone is also available from the school office. Please call the school should you have any queries regarding zoning.
Te Hiringa - Academic Enrichment
The Te Hiringa Academic Enrichment Programme supports fast-paced, advanced learning to develop students’ thinking skills and extends their knowledge of their chosen courses of study. The programme facilitates research and information gathering using a variety of methods.
Students collaborate with schools and academic institutes outside of the classroom environment, in order to enrich the learning experience. Find out more here > >
Assessment for admission into Te Hiringa takes place in the year prior to entry at Year 9. Please register your interest to join us at our Te Hiringa Experience and Testing Days here > >
Scholarships
We offer a range of financial scholarships to incoming Year 9 students who excel in their chosen field.
Scholarships for each field offer specific rewards to successful students. Find out more here >>
Uniform
Henderson High School uniform can be purchased from:
521 Rosebank Road
Avondale
Auckland 1026
Phone: 09 828 7430
